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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

S88 SMLMOT history

S88 SML is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 76,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S88 SML grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,796 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 SML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
5 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 SML was last recorded at 76,796 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,704 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
5,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,796 miles
  • 2025 – 72,620 miles
  • 2024 – 67,409 miles
  • 2023 – 61,148 miles
  • 2022 – 55,013 miles
  • 2021 – 46,772 miles
  • 2020 – 42,649 miles
  • 2019 – 34,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,796 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake cable mounting bracket brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTread cracking on the nearside front tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTread cracking on the nearside rear tyre.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBraking surface of front discs corroding.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,796 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    113837757398
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryTread cracking on the nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryTread cracking on the nearside rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryBraking surface of front discs corroding.
  2. Fail76,704 miles (+4,084)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,704 miles
    Test number
    177936101102
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryTread cracking on the nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryTread cracking on the nearside rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryBraking surface of front discs corroding.
  3. Pass72,620 miles (+5,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,620 miles
    Test number
    767218165016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass67,409 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    351030830982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,148 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    61,148 miles
    Test number
    569918528025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,013 miles (+8,241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    624956427331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass46,772 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    718142048610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,649 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,649 miles
    Test number
    164120759847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,887 miles
    Test number
    408821161546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 SML

Does S88 SML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 SML is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 SML?
The MOT on S88 SML is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 SML done?
S88 SML was recorded at 76,796 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,958 miles a year.
Has S88 SML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 SML has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 SML ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S88 SML find?
S88 SML passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: handbrake cable mounting bracket broken; tread cracking on the nearside front tyre; tread cracking on the nearside rear tyre., and 1 more.

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